The cases of super-agent Scott Boras losing something feel like they're few and far between (though Robinson Cano did leave him for Jay Z's Roc Nation before signing a massive deal with the Mariners).

But as USA Today reported, Boras lost in a grievance claim he had against new Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran to the tune of $1.3 million.

"Boras was seeking damages against Beltran, who left his agency in October 2011 -- four months before the expiration of his contract," Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz wrote. "Beltran signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in December 2011, before receiving a three-year, $45 million contract this winter from the Yankees."

Boras wanted 5 percent of what Beltran was owed by St. Louis, "citing a provision in their agreement that required payment if he prematurely terminated him," something many agents have used in the past.

Here's Beltran's response on the ruling by an independent arbitrator:

"I felt like I had to win because he was basically suing me because I left him and he was trying to collect money without having done anything for me. It's not the money. It's the intention. Scott Boras had to do something that wasn't right. If I haven't done anything for you, haven't negotiated your contract, how could I sue you and try to collect money because you left me and because you hired another agent? That didn't make any sense to me."

Boras said the ruling could be a problem for agents in the future since it could mean they'll try to protect the money they make off players: "The understanding of this rule is that it now promotes the vast majority of agents to take any deal they can get. The agents' conduct will be affected. This rule gives owners a lot more power. This is not in the best interest of major-league baseball players."

The agent also has a grievance with Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson and threatened to take action when Cano left for Jay Z's agency.